This looks like a perfect GB to get my mojo going again. A quick and simple build. I like it.
Obligatory wiki link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-1
And a video
[youtube]2-mXNPhTdtk[/youtube]
1/72 Tamiya Bell X-1
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LTmodelmaking
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1/72 Tamiya Bell X-1
Hi, everyone!
This looks like a perfect GB to get my mojo going again. A quick and simple build. I like it.
Obligatory wiki link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-1
And a video
[youtube]2-mXNPhTdtk[/youtube]
This looks like a perfect GB to get my mojo going again. A quick and simple build. I like it.
Obligatory wiki link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-1
And a video
[youtube]2-mXNPhTdtk[/youtube]
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LTmodelmaking
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Re: 1/72 Tamiya Bell X-1
Time for an update. Painted and installed the cockpit. It's rather basic but not much of it will be seen when finished.
Glued everything inside the fuselage. This kit doesn't have locator pins but it's not a big deal because the fuselage is so small and the internal parts provide enough guidance. I didn't build the full interior because I won't be using the clear fuselage. Only glued the oxygen tank because there's a steel ball that's provided in the kit that goes these so the plane would not be a tail sitter.
The kit's tooling isn't up to date and the panel lines are basically non-existent. I tried rescribing the right side of the fuselage today. Here's a comparison. I did rescribe a few lines on the left side.
Glued everything inside the fuselage. This kit doesn't have locator pins but it's not a big deal because the fuselage is so small and the internal parts provide enough guidance. I didn't build the full interior because I won't be using the clear fuselage. Only glued the oxygen tank because there's a steel ball that's provided in the kit that goes these so the plane would not be a tail sitter.
The kit's tooling isn't up to date and the panel lines are basically non-existent. I tried rescribing the right side of the fuselage today. Here's a comparison. I did rescribe a few lines on the left side.
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Twokidsnosleep
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Re: 1/72 Tamiya Bell X-1
Cool project 
Love the Rocket Carrot, must have been mad man to strap yourself into that thing!!!
Love the Rocket Carrot, must have been mad man to strap yourself into that thing!!!
Scott
On, Under or near the desk
Brewster Buffalo ..buddy build
Rockford Firebird
1/72 Black Pearl Pirate Ship in dry dock
On, Under or near the desk
Brewster Buffalo ..buddy build
Rockford Firebird
1/72 Black Pearl Pirate Ship in dry dock
Re: 1/72 Tamiya Bell X-1
Nice choice and a good start
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DBMiller
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Re: 1/72 Tamiya Bell X-1
Sweet! This is my choice as well. I'm not using the clear parts either so the interior gets a lot easier! 
ON THE BENCH: Do I have to say? 
Re: 1/72 Tamiya Bell X-1
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On the bench: Hasegawa 1/72 Tatiana's Vanship
Last Completed: Bandai HGUC Geara Zulu // Hasegawa 1/48 J2M3Raiden Prisoner of War
On the bench: Hasegawa 1/72 Tatiana's Vanship
Last Completed: Bandai HGUC Geara Zulu // Hasegawa 1/48 J2M3Raiden Prisoner of War
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AdamLuscombe
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Re: 1/72 Tamiya Bell X-1
Nice work so far 
On the bench:
Dragon
1/35 Jagdpanzer IV L/48
Italeri
1/24 Ford Escort Mk. II
Dragon
1/35 Jagdpanzer IV L/48
Italeri
1/24 Ford Escort Mk. II
